Tag: Council Member
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Critics say Denver still ignoring rules of homeless sweeps, 5 years after federal court settlement
Denver homeless population faces ongoing issues with city sweeps and storage of possessions
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Widening sole road to Denver International Airport sparks transit discussion
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More lanes may be coming to Pena Boulevard as Denver seeks to improve traffic flow to and from the third busiest airport in the world. But transit advocacy groups and some city councilmembers worry not enough consideration has been given to public transit. The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $50 million contract with…
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Colorado lawmakers sharply divided over drug abuse bills, bail for first-degree murder defendants; meet Heather Graham, Pueblo’s new mayor | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Feb. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Debate over proposals tackling drug use, treatment illustrates ideological divide in Colorado Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday tackled two proposals that offer convergent — and divergent — approaches to combatting drug abuse during a discussion that starkly illuminated on ideological disagreements at the state…
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Aurora’s ‘strong mayor’ ballot initiative delayed until 2025
Aurora’s “strong mayor” ballot initiative will not be on the November ballot after missing a deadline that proponents blamed on opponents. In a news release, proponents said the measure will appear on the 2025 ballot instead. Proponents blamed critics for the measure’s failure to make it to the ballot this year. In particular, they said…
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Proposed redevelopment at 27th and Larimer sparks conversations
The 2700 block of Larimer Street in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood is home to street art, brick and mortar retail shops and the Volunteers of America of Colorado (VOAC). But changes are in the works. Edens, a national commercial property business, owns much of the block in the area and wants to redevelop the…
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Denver City Council requests additional $17.5 million to city budget
Increase to support public safety projects